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The South western news., 1887-11-23

ALPHA DOTS.

On account Of the inclemency Of
the weather there was not as large
an attendance at our last regular
meeting as usual The society was
called to order by the president.
After roll-call and reading the
minutes of the preceding meeting
the order of business was proceeded
with. The question for debate
was, "Is prohibition beneficial to
Atlanta?" There being only one
disputant on each side present, the
debate was not as Interesting as
1t might have been. The decision
was given IN favor of the affirmas
tive. An amendment to the con-
stitGtion was proposed, but failed
to pass. The president announced
that in the future, when the roll
was called, each member would be
required to respond with some
quotation or motto. This has been
a rule in the past, but for some
reason it has been neglected during
the past two months. The custom
ought certainly to be preserved,
Tor it stores the memory with nice
quotations, which will be beneficial
all through life. There being no
further business, the programme
tor two weeks from date was an.
nounced, the critics and censors re-
ports were read, and the Society
adjourned. The question for de-
bate on next Friday is, "Resolved
that the State Road should be
sold" Although the recent Geor>
gia Legislature could not, or had
not the courage to decide this
question, the Alpha Society will
do so on next Friday, and hopes
that the next Legislature will take
due notice, and be governed ac-
cordingly.
F. G. BRANCH.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
The Ladies
His Fortune.

Last week Prof. Vitale and his
two little daughters gave per-
formance in the city. The little
girls had the job of posting the
town, and while they were going
around cne OF the sons of Ham
Monroe Christie by name, taking
them for Gypsies, decided to have
his fortune told. Monroe is a
widower ond is trying to get mar
ried, hence his desire to know what
the Fates had in store for him.
The little girl told him she would
tell bis fortune. The fee was paid
in advance with the understanding
that the fortune teller was to tell
him Of the past and the future, who
loved him and who would get him.
She requested him to take off his
hat which he did. She then
said:
"You took off your hat, you
will put it back on. God loves
you and if you don't look sharp
the devil will get you
The fortune-teller then walked
away and left him standing look,
ing like the bcy the calf ran
over.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
PEN POINTS.

Terrell Superior Court conves
next Monday.
Flowers that were left out in
the cold Sunday night we're killed.
Mr.. Culpepper is at j C Nolms
stables with a drove Of mules and
horses.
Prof. W K PGs5ury, Of the
Americas Recorder, was in the city
Sunday
< Fruits, Nuts Raisens &c. all
ways to be had at
w T TALBoT's
Did you ever see a merchant
that did not believe iii the law and
the profits.
McLain Bros are selling men
and boys hats at exceeding low
prices this week.
Mr.. Ed Harper and Lady, of
Americus, spent Sunday with rela-
tives in Dawson.
Miss Helen Parks who has been
spending a few weeks in Atlanta,
returned last Saturday.
: Nicest Cane Syrup in the city
at w + TALBoT5
Remember the poor tomorrow
while you are enjoying your
thanksgiving turkey.
The city was lively last Satur>
day. Two auctions running al
once and both well attended.
Miss Clara Abbot, of Diluth,
Ga, is visiting in the city the
guest of the Misses Fa-rar.
A crowd went from here to joins
er's pond in Calhoun county, last
week. They had splendid luck.
Some of the prettiest ard cheap
est window shades ever brought to
this market for sale by
A j BALDWIN & Co.
If you want Mems Ladies or
boys shoes cheap don't fail to see
4 cLain Bros stock before buying.
The Circus seems to have given
Dawson the g. b. this time, which
leaves a few more dollars to bespent
st home.
Experience some times teaches
us some very sad lessons but when
we learn these lessons they are
never forgotten,
II Keep the Best Patent Flour
to be had in the city
w F TALBOT.
The County Court convenos to>
morrow. There are several priS-
onors in jail to have a hearing be-
lore Judge Simmons.
Monday morning was cold and
fair. Several hogs were killed IN
town and some of them weighed as
higb as three hundred pounds.
VIII our merchants close their
stores tomorrow and observe
thanksgiving day. This will be
done in some of our neighborng
towns.
Oat meal, Dat meal, Oat meal
n nm ot
ii''" ' MCMIMs.
Rev. A NJ Williams of Amerl-
cus was in the city last week. Mr.
Williams has many friends IN
D,wson who are always glad to
see him.
Those who deal in Christmas
Goods have already received large
supplies of these goods and are eX>
Meeting to do a large business IN
this line.
Hats Hats Hats e..
The newest and latest styles lor
cole bv HoBsLEY & KILLEN'
The South western news., 1887-11-23
ThankSgi wing.

Tomorrow is thanksgiving day
and will be observed all over the
United States. In some of the
neiyhborin- cities the busines:
men viii close their doors and
spend the day in thanksgiving.
The people of DAWSON have not
been accustomed to observing this
d Y, but we learn that it will be
more generally obsei we'd Tomorrow
than ever before. There viii be
divine services at the churches
which ought to be largely attend
ell. 1t is true that times are hard
with most people in this country
and every body feels poor and
embarrassed, still when we com
pare our lot to that of the inhabi.
tants of omeother countries and to
what might have been there are
many things for which we should
be thankful.
Harvest is home. TIE bins are tuIl,
The barns are running Der;
Both grains and fruit we've garner,
ed iR
Till we've no space for more.
We've worked and toiled through
heat and cold,
To plant, to sow, to reap;
And now for all this bounteous
Let us Thanksgiving keep.
The nuts have ripened on the
trees,
The golden pumpkins round
Have yielded to our industry
Their wealth from out the
ground.
The cattle lowing in the fields,
The horses in their stalls,
The sheep and fowls are all gave
increase,
Until our very walls
Are ben ling out with Gods good
gifts.
Aud nov the day-is here
When we show the Giver that
We hold those mercies dear.
We take our lives, our joys, ou
wealth,
Unthanking every day;
If we deserve or we do not,
The sun it shines Away.
So in this life ofdaily toll,
That leaves short time to pray,
With brimming hearts all humbly
keep
One true Thanksgiving Day.
And ii there be some sorrowing
ones,
Less favored than we are,
A generous gift to them, think,
Is just as good as prayer.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
Great Bargains!


am now in charge of the Excellent aud well Assorted
Stock Of GENERAL MERCHANDISE
formerly owned by WILLIAMS & DAVIS
next door to DR.. Hendricks Drug Store
The fact that Williams & Davis selected bought these goods with
great care aud they having been recently sold PUBLIC SALE
fair percent LESS than ORIGINAL
COST, makes it conclusive that am, to say
the least of it in position to sell FIRST CLASS goods
at Astonishingly LOW Prices.
| know of no better way
of rewardng the FRIENDS
and CUSTOMERS of Mr. Will
liams and myself for their liberal
patronage in the past
than giving them the advan-
tage of very low prices in
quenceofthe public sale OF these goods.
SNAIL as heretof guarantee all goods be just
Every Body Specially old customers the House solicited
in and make feel happy with their smiles and liberal
patronage.
Sincerely thanking the public for past and earnestly craving
a continuance of the same,
/ am, Very Respectfully
DENNIS ID. DA VTS.
For G.. w. EUBANKS
Sept5,18S7 ~
The South western news., 1887-11-23

Baldwin's property Saturday.
There was a large lot of it and the
auctioneer was engaged from II
to 5 o'clock.
The weather was very unpleas-
ant Sunday and Sunday night.
There was cold wind blowing
from the northwest that made the
church attendance slim.
Itch, Prairie Mango, and
otratches Of every kind cured in30
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lo
- n. Use no other. This never
fails. Sold by w G Kendrck,
Druggist, Dawson,Ga.
Dawson can boast of more small
boys and bird dogs than any town
Of its size in the state. Can they
be called wealth, or is this a sign
of prosperity in the land?
Dawson is now headquarters for
stock. There are three or four
droves in the city and there will be
but little trouble for n man who
is needing a l..ule or horse to get
one.
John W Fox is here with
drove Of mules. He is making AL
exander & Marshalrs stables head-
quarters. Mr.. Fox is well known
here anl sells nothing but first
clfss stock.
#Go to " T Talbot's for CHEAP
Groceries.
We coll your attention to tie
advertisements of Anthony and
Mcdonald. The two young men
have Just opened up a tin and gun
smith shop next door to n B Barnes
and solicit the patronage of the pull
lie promising satisfaction,
Charlie Lewis left Nonday for
Fcrt White, Fla, to accept a po-
sition with the Gazette. Charlie
is a steady, industrious aud gentle.
manly young man and will do well
where ever lie may 60. We wish
him good luck and success in life.
While in at Anthony and Me-
Donald's yesterday we were shown
a new Davis sewing machine for
which this firm are agents. 1t
does some splendid work, sewing
both forward and backward and
sewing through cloth, wood or tins
ware as easily as most machines do
through ordinary cloth.
One Negro swore out warrant
for another one Saturday highland
had him put in jail for cursing
him. When the case was tried
Monday morning the prisoner was
discharged. Col. Parks read the
law which says that the court has
no jurisdiction in a case like that
until the Grand Jury fines a true
bill.
At the Baptist Sabbath School
on last Sabbath, the question of q
Christmas Tree was brought up.
DR.. w C Paschal, theSuperintend-
ent, appointed committee which
will meet tonight at the church
for the purpose of ascertaining
what kind of a programme will be
gotten up for the occasion. AT
the Methodist church nothing has
been done.
Master George Dillon, the
Young son of Capt. W c Dillon,
narrowly escaped dangerous
wound on Friday afternoon last.
lie was in the gardan of the Knox
Hotel shooting at sparrows with a
norlor rife. and, while leaning on
the gun, by some means 1t was dig
CHARGED. The ball entered his left
arm below the armpit and ranged
bown towards the elbow, but the
wound is not considered dangerous.
-TMeDufIie Journal,
The South western news., 1887-11-23
x Tea! Tea! Tea !! at
w T TALBoTs'.
Gone to Texas.

LEARY, November l6,-Mr. R
UJackson, Of Texas, who has been
on a business trip to tn place,
left for his horie to-day, accompa-
MED by Mrs. NJ l. Griffin Niera
Griffin, May Griffin, A G Willis,
j. Jackson and Rodey Isler, who
go to the Lone Star State to try
their fortunes. We wish them
success in their new homes.
Mr. I P Elliott and wife, who
live near here, are both critically
III with Pneumonia.
LATER. Since the above was
written Mr.. Elliott has died.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
Carboy Jr.

We are now owners Of the thor
oughbred Jersey Bull, Cowboy Jr. /,
formerly owned by Mr. rLS Baldwin.
We have his pedigree and guaran-
tee that there is not finer or pur.
er bred bull to be found anywhere
81, 90 for service.
Can he found at Jas. G. Nelms
Stables.
HoRsLEY & Crouch,
The South western news., 1887-11-23
Wllrre Are Yasa GoImg.

It you have pain in the back,
pale and salIow complexion, bill-
Gus or sick headache, erruptions on
Tue skin, coated tongue, sluggish
circulation, or a hacking cough,
you are going into your grave i
you do not take steps to cure
Yourself. IF you are wise you
|gill do this by the use of DR..
PIerce's Golden Medical Discoy-
Fry compounded of the most eff :
@eIous ingredients known to
medical science for giving health
slnd strength to the system through
NE medium of the liver and the
blood.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
FOR RENT

A good four>horse farm, about
twelve miles East of Dawson, at
present occupied by B F Laney.
Call on HoYL & PARKS.
3t. Nov. 16, 1887.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
Gaorgia's Governor.
Augusta Gazette.

Augusta Gazette.
Georgia has never had Cover.
nor of wider or better national
fame than her present executive.
His very enemies have been forced
to admit the honesty and patriotism
of his purposes, as set forth in his
public acts; and the magnetism Of
his presence is admitted in every
state in the union. The Gazette
rejoices in the brightness of his
fame and the power of his inAu>
ence, because it believes that that
power will always be exerted for
the glory of the state and the good
Of the people.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
mch,21887.tf.

Atlanta is to have "ladies'
restaurant into which no gentle :
man will be allowed to go except
when accompanied by a lady.
Meals viii be served at all hours
and speciality will be made of
serving refreshments after the
Operas over"
The South western news., 1887-11-23
sstrayed or Stolen.

One unmarked, butt headed,
speckled COW, and red calf. Any
one knowing the whereabouts Of
such COW will confer favor by
notifying J S RILEY.
The South western news., 1887-11-23

G A Simpson, Jr. of Cuthbert
failed last week Liabilities $4,000
assets $21, 900.
The South western news., 1887-11-23

Barnum's& & Bailey's greatestshow
on earth was entirely destroyed by
fire at Bridgeport, Conn, on Goth
Inst. The building that was con-
sumed was two stories and 600x200
feet The loss is estimated at
100000 with 100000 insurance.
Nearly all the animals, birds and
snakes perished in the flames.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
Cbenubid Items.
Sept.5,1887.

The farmers are about done cot.
ton>picking, eane,grinding, sc.
and are busy making arrangements
for another year.
Those who visited the Exposi.
tion or Fair, from this community
are through telling the sights and
wonders, to their less fortunate
friends, who did not go and are
anxiously waiting for something
else to come along to taper of on.
Our NJ. d. don't seem to tell about
his mistaking a buzzard for the
balloon in Atlanta, nevertheless
we heard of it, also about his
crowded seat in the Street car; he
says his wife found the balloon
first, but when a man gets into
mistake of the kind, it is very nat
ural for him to put it off on his
wife if he has one, and she is with
him.
We contemplate something like
festival entertainment at The
Academy, in the near future, for
the benefit of the Sunday school,
we intend a treat to all who attend,
and hope to be successful in this
undertaking; Of the lime AID pro-
gramme We will say more next
week.
Mrs. Andrew Sapp is very low
with Pneumonia at this writing,
many friends are praying earnestly
for her recovery. Her son, G Z
Sapp, from Caleria. Ala, was sent
for Il few days ago, and is now with
her.
A certain very promising young
man near Chenubia, says he will
work hard next year for anybody
who will pay him twenty cents
every night the year round. La
Dor is cheap, he is sensible, and
we predict for him a bright future.
The young men'sprayermeetin
is increasing in numbers, and we
think much good will be the re-
suit. Since Bro. Clarke has been
on this circuit, many have united
with the church, he is much loved
by all the young people, and they
are anxious for him next wear.
SUBSCRIBER.
The South western news., 1887-11-23

/ Misses Daisy James and Cleo
'arnum, of Dawson, after q short
|'sit home, have returned, much
N the pleasure of both the pupils
|'aa teachers at Misses james
@nool. = Cutubert Enterprise.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
MARRIED,

On the evening 18th, ulti., at
the home of the brides father, Mr..
w w Lee of this county. Mr.. w
S Thornton and Miss Loula Lee
were united in marriage, Rev. A
NJ Williams, OF Americus, ofliciat-
ing. The young couple have many
friends in Terrell who extend their
congratulations and wish them a
happy life.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
otice.

Notice.
All parties indebted to j P
Griffin are hereby notified to call
at once and settle or their claims
will be put in the hands of an AT.
torney for collection.
CLAYTON GRIFFIN.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
NOTICE.

Frank Bragan can be found at
his residence 50yds. East of Court
holise prepared to do any kind of
Tin, Sheet Iron, or Gun work.
Evaporatsrs made or repaired
work solicited.
Frank Bragan.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
WANTED

all the Eggs in tie county at
w i TALBoT's
The South western news., 1887-11-23

Finest Tobacco g. Cigars at
w F TALBoT's
The South western news., 1887-11-23

\ : give more pounds Of Sugar
Il Cote to the Dollar than you can
|set anywhere.
w i TALBOT.
The South western news., 1887-11-23
FOR SALE

100 2-year.old Pear trees; the gem
uine LeCont. Apply to
NJ G MINIS.
The South western news., 1887-11-23

n Messrs. Gibson & Britt have re-
N. |ar1ed from Texas with drove of
GIyk' and can be found at j Il
|Aercer \ Cos. lots.
The South western news., 1887-11-23

Hats Hats! Hats e.
The newest and latest styles Ior
colo bv HoRsLEY & K1LLEN,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12
The Empress Eugene Still Beautiful.

Yesterday, April II, the struscio prone
made during which all vehicles are prohibited
in Via Toledo, Naples, was rendered particu-
larly interesting by the appearance of the
Empress Eugene, who passed through the
street. The ex-sovereign bears the traces of
great and delicate beauty, almost rendering
her age mystery.
Slender, erect and with a superb figure, she
is at once to be recognized as a grande dame.
Her bright and vivacious eyes justify the old
fascination and the episode of the diamonds in
in the forest of Compiegne, Her still rosy
complexion is admirably preserved, and is
perhaps owing to the mild climate, which has
renewed the ancient beauty in her cheeks;
her hair, not yet white, still shows tints Of
pale gold. The empress was, as always, in
deep mourning, and wore long Grape veil.
Although she carried a parasol in her left
hand, her right held the well known ebony
stick, on which, however, she did not lean.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12
MORE PROFITABLE THAN COTTON.
A Comparatively New Textile Fabric
That Has Been introduced.

A Comparatively New Textile Fabric
That Has Been introduced.
Rewards aggregating $4,000 have been
offered for the past few years by various for
eign governments, particularly the English,
French and Chinese, to the man that could
invent machine that would spin raime into
yarns. Raime is often called Chinese grass.
1t grows about four feet high. 1t is peren-
nial plant, and throws out numerous stems as
thick as the little finger. The fiber of the
inner bark is the useful portion and can be
removed when the stems are dried. By rub
bing the stems in the hand the bark peels
off and leaves this fibrous matter which is
very strong, in appearance greatly resem-
bling silk. For many years the Chinese
have been spinning this fiber and weaving it
by hand. 1t makes a durable fabric, not
unlike silk and linen in texture. In France
and England it is used to mix with and add
stability to silk.
Frenchman has recently invented a ma
chine to take the place of hand work a large
factory is now being built on the Hudson
river which will be used for this purpose.
After the yarns are made they can be put on
any loom and manufactured into all kinds of
fabric. Ramie in its raw state is much
stronger than Russian hemp and it is impossi-
BILE to break it by using any ordinary force.
When manufactured it can be used in almost
any material. Ramie was first introduced into
this country in 1867 in the Botanical gardens
at Washington. 1t was grown in Jamaica in
1854. 1t is easier to raise than cotton, and
three crops can be obtained each year. 1t can
be raised from seed. India, Egypt and China
are best suited for raising ramie. 1t sells in
the raw state at about seven cents pound OF
little cheaper than cotton, but more money
can be made out of ramie, because it requires
less attention and realizes in larger quantities
New York Mail and Express.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

An amusing incident, which resulted
fatally to poor dog, occurred at an Indian
wigwam near Lewiston, the other day, be-
tween Professor Macallister, the magician,
and the noble redskins. The Indians had a
small dog which the professor took quite a
fancy to, and he made himself quite familiar
with the brute by patting and petting him.
He asked the Indians how much they would
take for him; to which they replied they did
not want to sell him. The professor said
"him very valuable dog" at the same time
rubbing him down the back to his tail length,
at each stroke taking a handful of money
from the end of his tail, also from his mouth,
nose and ears. At these strange proceedings
the Indians stood in awe and astonshment.
After the professor left their premises the In
dians took the dog down to the river brink,
where the poor brute was doomed to die an ig-
nominious death. There they killed and dis
sected him with the idea that from his car
cass plenty of "boodle" could be tazen-Boise
City Qdaho) Statesman.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

We take pleasure III welcoming to the river
DIR. w. w. Winthrop, of st. Paul MINI.
This gentleman has Travelled widely, and is
keen observer of what he met with in his
travels. His primary object in coming to
this state is to encourage the growth of the
poppy and the manufacture of opium His
experience in this branch of production is of
fifteen years standing, and he has grown the
poppy successfully in the East Indies Persia
Germany, France aud in the Levant, while
on the American continent he has expert
mented in Massachusetts, New York, Illinois,
Iowa, Minnesota, Dakota and Florida. The
plant grows everywhere, but best of all in
Florida, producing larger bulbs and capsules
The difficulty hitherto of producing opium in
the United States successfully has been the
high wages paid to labor.
DIR. Winthrop has invented a plan. how
ever, by which opium can be produced here
better and cheaper than in India, where the
average wages are ten cents per day, and the
cultivation is SO perfect by this method that
sixteen plants can be made to produce pound
of opium. The gentleman assures us that at
the present price of the drug a net revenue of
Sl,OO0 per acre is an exceedingly moderate
estimate. Every orange grove can be laid
out between the trees with this plant, and the
demand for the same at good prices is illimit-
able An English syndicate of capitalists is
going into the cultivation of the poppy largely
on the Indian river and DR. Winthrop is
prospecting and perfecting the arrangements
of the company. The poppy will grow and
rlpen every month in the year, and thus,
doubtless, another large source of wealth will
shortly be added to Indian river.-Titusville
Fla) Star.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

The suicide of Lieut.. Danenhower at An
napolis the other day is believed by friends
here TO have been first suggested to his dis
eased mind by the death of his near friend,
Lieut.. Robert w. Galewood, who committed
suicide ON the Norfolk boat week ago. This
makes the fourth case in the last two years
where young naval academy graduates have
killed themselves. The other cases were those
of Cadet Schock, of Pennsylvania, who ON
the eve of graduation at the Royal college, in
Greenwich. England, shot himself, and Cadet
f. C. Ridder, who blew his brains out while
taking the prescribed two years course in the
United States steamer Swatara. In few
more days Schock would have become an as
sistant naval constructor. Another instance
may be cited where an overworked brain
has been the immediate cause of death in that
of young Smoak, of South Carolina. Smoak
was a poor fellow who worked on a farm
near Annapolis at SO a month to pay his
entrance fee. He entered in May, did well
on the practice cruise, but was found deficient
in studies at the following semi-annual ex-
aminations. He had until June to make up
the deficiency, but brain fever set in and
death was the result.-New York Sun.